Coaling plant, looking west, North Greenbush, New York, 5928-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1899-09-11

GUSN

GUSN-383191

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Description

The image shows the construction site of a coaling plant in North Greenbush, New York, viewed looking west. Several workers are visible, positioned near a foundation structure. In the background, rail cars are on elevated tracks, and piles of dirt are present. A tall pole is seen rising from the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

coaling stations
railroads
freight trains
workers
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP011911
B-Series negative 5928-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC015

Collection Name

Boston & Albany Railroad Company photographic collection, 1890s-c. 1920

Date of Acquisition

1965

Reference Code

PC015.002.790.5928-B

Places

Rensselaer county (New York state) [county]

Record Details

Originator

Boston and Albany Railroad Co.

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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